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BrakesPart report

1988 Subaru GL Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
12%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Subaru GL, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1989111%
1988212%
198716%
1985114%

Other parts of the 1988 Subaru GL

Seat belts
11 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Subaru GL

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology